Emollients
Emollients increase the fire risk when they come into contact with fabric, heat, or flames. Learn how to use them safely.
Home fire safety
Essential tips and guidelines for safely using candles, tea-lights, oil lamps, and essential oil burners.
Candles are a great way to add ambiance and warmth to any room, but they can also pose a fire hazard if not used properly. Candles are a major cause of fires.
Consider using battery operated candles, which give the same light effect without the risk from flames.
Candles are a popular and comforting addition to any home, but they can also be a fire hazard if not used properly. Here are some tips to keep in mind when using candles.
Tea-lights are cheap and small, but as they are an open flame they are just as dangerous as other candles. The little metal pots that tea-lights come in can get very hot. They can melt through plastic and have the potential to start a house fire.
Here are some tips for using tea-lights safely.
While oil lamps don’t drip hot wax like candles, they do contain liquid that can go on fire. Here are some tips for using oil lamps safely.
Although there’s no flame, the embers of incense sticks or cones get very hot and can start fires.
Essential oil-burners are a popular way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, but they also require some precautions. Here are some tips for using essential oil-burners safely.
Emollients increase the fire risk when they come into contact with fabric, heat, or flames. Learn how to use them safely.
When it comes to bonfires, it's important to prioritise safety. There are several precautions that should be taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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